These Chilli Cheese Straws are a new take on a British Classic. Delicious cheese straws with an added chilli kick. They're easy to make and even easier to eat!
Heat the oven to 180ºC (fan assisted or 200ºC non fan) and line a baking tray with baking paper or a silicone mat
Mix together 100g self raising flour, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp mustard powder, ¼ tsp cayenne pepper and ¼ tsp chilli powder
Add 50g margarine and rub into the flour mix using the tips of your fingers and your thumbs until you get the consistency of breadcrumbs
Stir in ½ red chilli and 85g cheese
Add 1 beaten egg and stir to form a ball
Lightly dust your surface with flour and roll the dough until it is a couple of millimeters thick
Using a cookie cutter, cut out shapes and lay them on the prepared baking tray
Gather up and re-roll the dough as few times as possible but also cutting out as many straws as possible
Once all of the straws are on the baking tray, brush them with 1 tbsp milk
Sprinkle 15g cheese on top of each straw and sprinkle over ½ red chilli
Store in an airtight container. Best eaten on the day they are baked or the next day.
Nutritional information is given as a guide only and may vary.
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